THE XARIS FIRM - Key Persons


Cagney Morns - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Business Consultant
  • Founder
As the principal consultant, Cagney Morns has 12 years experience in research, capacity building and program evaluation. Her leadership in particular, has been instrumental in helping clients improve operational effectiveness, demonstrate impact through outcome measurement, and ensuring long-term sustainability. As a capacity building consultant, program evaluator, and researcher, she has worked across various sectors including, government, healthcare, and nonprofit, and brings a wealth of practical experience and solutions to address common challenges faced by organizations. As a seasoned practitioner, she excels in blending her evaluation and research expertise when translating research findings into practice and identifying the extent to which programs/initiatives can fit within the context of the real-world. As a researcher, she specifically has experience in implementing both quantitative and qualitative study designs and robust program evaluations, and as a capacity building consultant she has experience in leading clients to think more systematically when conceptualizing programs or initiatives. Using a collaborative approach to engagement, Cagney is committed to helping clients strategize, plan, implement, and successfully evaluate the overall impact of their efforts. Cagney earned a Master of Public Health, in Epidemiology from Georgia Southern University, and is a both a member and leader within the American Evaluation Association.